Communications Alumnus Raises More than $8,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
January 17, 2020
Matt Crawford, a graduate of the University’s Communications Program, hosted a charity webstream on campus last month that raised $8,491 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Crawford, a 2017 graduate and popular YouTuber with 466,000 subscribers, hosted the eight-hour charity webstream at...
March-of-Dimes Event a Success
Hunter Longenecker, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
Enactus members volunteered for the annual March of Dimes Chefs Auction at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona last month. The benefit helps raise money for the March of Dimes through auctions. March of Dimes works to improve the health of mothers and babies through medical research, ...
SGA Executive Board Election Winners Excited to Begin Their Terms
Hunter Longenecker, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
The Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board election results were announced on Nov. 6. The winners of the election include Randee McGee (President), Alex Kiepert (Executive Vice President), Jessica Woods (Vice President of Communications) and Nicholas Mauro (Parliamentarian). The elec...
Anonymous Donor Provides Money for Driving Range at Immergrun
Mamie Kyle, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
An anonymous donor has pledged $200,000 for the establishment of a driving range at Immergrun Golf Course. Immergrun is home to the Red Flash men’s and women’s golf teams. The donor has requested that the range be named the “Father Ronald Bodenschatz, T.O.R., Driving Range.” “It re...
Trustees Visit Campus for Meetings
Rebekah Finafrock, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
The University’s Board of Trustees visited campus a few weeks ago for their annual meeting. The trustees were on campus for three days, during which they discussed various topics and welcomed three new members to the Board: Rev. Jonathan St. Andre, T.O.R., Rev. Gregory Plow, T.O.R. and Rev. Vincent Y...
Nursing Program’s Pass Rate on Licensure Exam Perfect for Fifth Straight Year
Rebekah Finafrock, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
SFU’s Nursing Program is tied for number one in the nation for the fifth year in a row after achieving a 100-percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). RNcareers.org ranked over 900 college and university nursing programs and Saint Francis tied with 12 other s...
FASFA Season is Upon Us
Hunter Longenecker, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
The 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form launched on Oct. 1 on the www.fafsa.gov website. Students should complete the FAFSA form to ensure that their financial aid and Pennsylvania State Grant are renewed and ready for the 2020-21 academic year. The FAFSA may be complete...
Coyne Hired To Lead Lacrosse Team
Raegan Woolwine, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Tracy Coyne has been hired as the women’s lacrosse team’s new head coach. Coyne has coached lacrosse for 29 years. During 15 years as the head coach at Notre Dame, she turned a club team into a Division I household name. She led the Irish to six NCAA tournaments and a Big East Conference Champi...
Still Time to Sign Up to Study Abroad in Ambialet in Spring 2020
Damian Runk, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
If you are thinking about studying abroad next semester at SFU’s campus in Ambialet, France, Steve LoRusso, a professor of Exercise Physiology who taught there last semester, encourages you to just do it. LoRusso and the other members of last semester’s Ambialet group visited many different French...
Enactus Members Attend Fall Collaboration Summit in Pittsburgh
Hunter Longenecker, Staff Writer
October 19, 2019
SFU Enactus members attended the 2019 Enactus Fall Collaboration Summit on Oct. 5 at the University of Pittsburgh. The goal of the event is for Enactus members to evaluate projects, network, attend a career fair, and collaborate with other teams. At the first of four sessions, Enactus representative...
SFU Community Honors Lives of Those Lost
Marina Misitano, Editor
October 2, 2019
A candlelight vigil was held on the mall Sept. 25 to celebrate and honor the lives of three students who died earlier this year: Nick Cumer, Liv Juliana and Bryan Smeltzer. Nick was an Exercise Physiology/Cancer Care student and former graduate assistant for the marching band. He was killed in the ...
Students Strive to Reach Every Door
Marina Misitano, Editor
October 2, 2019
The University celebrated Reaching Every Door (RED) Day on Oct. 1. This is an annual event during which groups from all over campus participate in various community service events at different locations. Classes are under a compressed schedule each RED Day in order to free up time for students and facult...
